The Resolved to Read Podcast

In today’s reading from Isaiah 28:1–29; 29:1–21; 22:1–14; and 33:1, God confronts the pride, self-reliance, and hollow worship of His people, exposing the danger of hearts that honor Him with words while remaining far from Him. Yet in the midst of these warnings shines a powerful promise: God will lay a sure cornerstone in Zion, a foundation that will never fail. These chapters remind us that Jesus is the true cornerstone and coming King, the only secure refuge for those who turn from empty religion and place their trust fully in Him.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

In today's reading from Isaiah 24:1-23; 25:1-9; 26:1-20; 27:1; 32:1-8; and 35:1-10, Isaiah moves from worldwide judgment to breathtaking promises of salvation, resurrection hope, righteous rule, and joyful restoration. In Isaiah 35, we see the clearest connection to Jesus: the coming King who opens blind eyes, strengthens weak hands, and leads His redeemed people on the Highway of Holiness. He is not only the One who shows us the way - He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, bringing His people home with everlasting joy.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

In today's reading from 2 Chronicles 29:3–31:21, King Hezekiah leads Judah in a sweeping return to the Lord - cleansing the temple, restoring worship, celebrating Passover, and calling the people back to covenant faithfulness. On a day when many think about national identity and freedom, these chapters remind us that true renewal is found not merely in political strength, but in humble repentance, joyful worship, and wholehearted devotion to God. Hezekiah's reforms show what can happen when a people turn from compromise and seek the Lord together.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

In today's reading from Isaiah 13:1-22; 14:1-23, 28-32; and 21:1-10, God announces the downfall of Babylon and the humbling of proud nations that exalt themselves against Him. Yet alongside these judgments comes hope for God's people, as Isaiah speaks of the Lord's compassion and His promise to restore Israel. These chapters remind us that no kingdom built on pride will endure, but God's purposes for His people stand firm, even in the midst of upheaval and judgment.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

In today's reading from Isaiah 21:11-17; 34:5-17; 23:1-18; 2 Kings 16:7-20; 18:3-7; and 2 Chronicles 28:22-29, we see a stark contrast between human pride and covenant faithfulness. Nations like Edom and Tyre face judgment, Ahaz sinks deeper into idolatry even in his distress, but Hezekiah begins to walk in trust and obedience before the Lord. Together these passages remind us that earthly power, wealth, and false worship will all fall, but those who cling to the Lord will find the only foundation that stands.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

In today's reading from Isaiah 34:1-4; 14:24-27; 15:1-9; 16:1-14; and 17:1-14, God declares judgment on proud nations and reminds us that no earthly power can stand against His purposes. Yet in the midst of these warnings, Isaiah 16:5 shines with hope: a throne will be established in steadfast love, and a ruler from David's line will reign with faithfulness, justice, and righteousness. These chapters lift our eyes beyond collapsing nations to the coming King, Jesus, whose kingdom alone will endure.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

In today's reading from Isaiah 10:1-34; 11:1-16; 12:1-6 and 2 Chronicles 28:5-15, judgment falls on pride, injustice, and unfaithfulness, yet God's promises remain unshaken. Out of what looks like a fallen tree, Isaiah sees a Branch from the stump of Jesse - a future King who will rule with righteousness, gather His people, and bring peace. These chapters lift our eyes to the fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant in Jesus, the promised Son of David, whose kingdom will stand even when earthly kingdoms fall.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

In today's reading from Isaiah 7:1–9:21, God speaks into a time of fear, rebellion, and political turmoil with both warning and hope. Because Israel and Judah refused to return to the Lord, captivity was coming - yet even in the midst of judgment, God gave the promise of a coming Messiah, the child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. These chapters remind us that human kingdoms may fall because of unbelief, but God's promise of redemption still stands firm in Jesus.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

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In today's reading from 2 Kings 15:29-38, 1 Chronicles 5:23-26, and 2 Chronicles 27:7-9; 28:1-4, we begin to see the prophets' warnings unfold in history. The consequences of idolatry, rebellion, and covenant unfaithfulness are no longer distant threats - they are arriving just as God said they would. These chapters remind us that the Lord is patient, but His word is sure, and what He warns in mercy will eventually come to pass in judgment if His people refuse to return to Him.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life.

Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.

Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

In this special supplemental episode of Resolved to Read, we pause our daily chronological Bible reading to take a closer look at one of the Bible’s most misunderstood figures: the prophet. Were prophets mainly fortune-tellers predicting the distant future, or were they something more immediate, urgent, and deeply rooted in Israel’s covenant relationship with God?

Drawing from our recent readings in 1 and 2 Kings, Amos, Hosea, Joel, Micah and Jonah, this episode explores what prophets actually were, what they were called to do, and why their message so often made them unwelcome. We’ll see that prophets were God’s messengers - confronting injustice, exposing idolatry, calling people to repentance, warning of judgment, and holding out the hope of restoration.

Most importantly, we’ll trace how the prophets point beyond themselves to Jesus, the ultimate Prophet, who speaks God’s word perfectly and brings about the restoration they long foretold.

Whether you’ve ever felt confused by the prophetic books or simply want to understand the big picture better, this episode will help you read Scripture with greater clarity and confidence.

Resolved to Read is a daily chronological audio Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year - with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every-other-week conversations that bring faith to life.

📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube.
🎧 Listen daily + follow along using the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, edited by F. Lagard Smith.
Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

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